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67 Best and Fun Things To Do In Fruitport, Michigan


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Situated in Muskegon County, Michigan, Fruitport is a delightful town situated on the shores of Lake Michigan, directly opposite Milwaukee. Its appealing downtown district and convenient location near Grand Rapids make it an ideal destination to explore.

Visitors can explore its historic downtown area, visit local restaurants and breweries, or take in a show at the local theatre. The city is also home to several art galleries and museums.

There are also many hiking trails in the region, making it a great place for outdoor adventures. There is also Pamona Park, a popular spot for fishing.

Read our list below for some of our favorite things to do in Fruitport, Michigan

The 67 Most Popular Things To Do In Fruitport, Michigan

67. Scolnik House Of The Depression Era

5.0 ★★★★★ (1 review)

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Location: 504 W Clay Ave Muskegon MI

Tel:  231 722 7578

Web Address:   https://lakeshoremuseum.org/project/scolnik-house-of-the-depression-era/

66. Coopersville Historical Museum

5.0 ★★★★★ (5 reviews)

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Location: 363 Main Street Coopersville MI

Tel:  616 997 7240

Web Address:   https://cityofcoopersville.com/coopersville-historical-museum.html

65. Five Mile Hill

4.9 ★★★★★ (13 reviews)

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64. Muskegon Channel

4.7 ★★★★★ (14 reviews)

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Location: Muskegon MI

63. Tanglefoot Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ (16 reviews)

Location: 312 W Exchange Street Spring Lake MI

Tel:  616 842 1393

Web Address:   http://visitspringlakemi.com/places/united-states/michigan/ottawa-county/parks/tanglefoot-park/

62. Fire Barn Museum

4.5 ★★★★★ (17 reviews)

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Location: 510 W Clay Ave Muskegon MI

Tel:  231 722 7578

Web Address:   http://lakeshoremuseum.org/

61. Dune Harbor Park

4.1 ★★★★☆ (17 reviews)

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Location: 2161 Seminole Road Norton Shores MI

60. Muskegon Lake

4.7 ★★★★★ (18 reviews)

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59. Minnie Skwarek Nature Preserve

4.2 ★★★★☆ (18 reviews)

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Location: 15160 Leonard Road Spring Lake MI

Tel:  616 451 9476

Web Address:   https://naturenearby.org/explore/minnie-skwarek-nature-preserve/

58. Little Black Lake

4.8 ★★★★★ (19 reviews)

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57. Mona Lake

4.2 ★★★★☆ (20 reviews)

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56. Grand Haven State Park

4.8 ★★★★★ (26 reviews)

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Location: 1001 S Harbor Dr Grand Haven MI

Web Address:   http://visitgrandhaven.com/

55. Stearns Creek Park

4.7 ★★★★★ (27 reviews)

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Location: 13594 136th Ave Grand Haven MI

Tel:  616 738 4810

Web Address:   https://miottawa.org/Parks/stearns_creek.htm

54. SS Milwaukee Clipper Preservation, Inc.

4.7 ★★★★★ (29 reviews)

Location: 2098 Lakeshore Dr Muskegon MI

Tel:  231 299 0784

Web Address:   http://milwaukeeclipper.com/

53. Kitchel-Lindquist-Hartger Dunes Preserve

4.4 ★★★★☆ (33 reviews)

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Location: 20001 Berwyck Street Grand Haven MI

Tel:  616 842 5803

Web Address:   https://klhdunespreserve.org/

52. Muskegon Lakeshore Trail

4.6 ★★★★★ (45 reviews)

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Location: Muskegon MI

Web Address:   https://mitrails.org/muskegon-lakeshore-trail.php

51. Lemon Creek Winery

4.4 ★★★★☆ (58 reviews)

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Location: 327 N Beacon Blvd Grand Haven MI

Tel:  616 844 1709

Web Address:   http://lemoncreekwinery.com/

50. Grand Haven Dog Beach

3.0 ★★★☆☆ (60 reviews)

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49. Escanaba Park

4.7 ★★★★★ (62 reviews)

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Location: 673 S Harbor Dr Grand Haven MI

Tel:  616 842 3210

Web Address:   http://grandhaven.org/visitors/parks/escanaba-park/

48. The Monet Garden Of Muskegon

4.6 ★★★★★ (67 reviews)

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Location: Muskegon MI

Tel:  231 724 6977

Web Address:   https://facebook.com/Monet-Garden-of-MuskegonMI-117791008268146

47. Lakeside Beach

4.6 ★★★★★ (72 reviews)

Web Address:   http://springlakevillage.org/community/parks-recreation/lakeside-beach/

46. Midwest Miniatures Museum

4.6 ★★★★★ (80 reviews)

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Location: 20 S 5th Street Grand Haven MI

Tel:  616 414 5809

Web Address:   http://midwestminiaturesmuseum.com/

45. Muskegon Heritage Museum of Business & Industry

4.8 ★★★★★ (87 reviews)

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Location: 561 W Western Ave Muskegon MI

Tel:  231 722 1363

Web Address:   http://muskegonheritage.org/

44. Crockery Creek Natural Area

4.7 ★★★★★ (94 reviews)

Location: 11071 Wren Dr Nunica MI

Tel:  616 738 4810

Web Address:   http://miottawa.org/Parks/crockery.htm

43. Ottawa Sands County Park

4.7 ★★★★★ (98 reviews)

Location: 18153 N Shore Dr Spring Lake MI

Tel:  616 738 4810

Web Address:   https://miottawa.org/parks/ottawasands.htm

42. Mulligan’s Hollow Ski Bowl

4.6 ★★★★★ (105 reviews)

Location: 600 Y Dr Grand Haven MI

Web Address:   http://mulliganshollow.com/

41. Bolt Park

4.5 ★★★★★ (110 reviews)

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Location: Grand Haven MI

Tel:  616 842 3210

Web Address:   https://grandhaven.org/visitors/parks/bolt-park/

40. Mill Point Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ (125 reviews)

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Location: 612 W Savidge Street Spring Lake MI

Tel:  616 842 1393

Web Address:   http://springlakevillage.org/community/parks-recreation/mill-point-park/

39. Grand Haven South Pierhead Inner Light

4.9 ★★★★★ (126 reviews)

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Location: Chinook Pier Parking Lot Grand Haven MI

Web Address:   http://ghlighthouse.com/

38. Coopersville Farm Museum and Event Center

4.6 ★★★★★ (131 reviews)

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Location: 375 Main Street Coopersville MI

Tel:  616 997 8555

Web Address:   http://coopersvillefarmmuseum.org/

37. Muskegon Beach

4.7 ★★★★★ (137 reviews)

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Location: Muskegon MI

36. Muskegon South Breakwater Light

4.8 ★★★★★ (148 reviews)

Location: Muskegon MI

35. Hoffmaster State Park

4.8 ★★★★★ (158 reviews)

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Location: 6585 Lake Harbor Road Norton Shores MI

Tel:  231 798 3711

Web Address:   http://michigandnr.com/parksandtrails/Details.aspx

34. Gillette Sand Dune Visitor Center

4.7 ★★★★★ (171 reviews)

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Location: Norton Shores MI

Tel:  231 798 3573

Web Address:   https://michigan.gov/dnr/places/v-centers/gillette

33. Harbour Towne Beach

4.6 ★★★★★ (183 reviews)

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Web Address:   http://muskegon-mi.gov/departments/parks/harbour-towne-beach/

32. Muskegon South Pierhead Lighthouse

4.8 ★★★★★ (189 reviews)

Location: 1431 Beach Street Muskegon MI

Tel:  844 654 4487

Web Address:   http://muskegonlights.org/

31. Muskegon Lake Nature Preserve

4.5 ★★★★★ (196 reviews)

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Location: 2429 Lake Ave North Muskegon MI

Tel:  517 648 3034

Web Address:   http://muskegonlakenaturepreserve.com/

30. Tri-Cities Historical Museum

4.7 ★★★★★ (201 reviews)

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Location: 200 Washington Ave Grand Haven MI

Tel:  616 842 0700

Web Address:   http://tri-citiesmuseum.org/

29. Connor Bayou

4.7 ★★★★★ (218 reviews)

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Location: 12945 N Cedar Dr Grand Haven MI

Tel:  616 738 4810

Web Address:   http://miottawa.org/Parks/connor.htm

28. Hofma Preserve

4.8 ★★★★★ (229 reviews)

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Location: 16295 Sleeper Street Grand Haven MI

Tel:  616 842 5988

Web Address:   http://ght.org/

27. Hofma Park

4.7 ★★★★★ (231 reviews)

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Location: 15581 Ferris Street Grand Haven MI

Tel:  616 842 5988

Web Address:   http://ght.org/

26. North Ottawa Dunes

4.8 ★★★★★ (269 reviews)

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Location: 18201 N Shore Road Spring Lake MI

Tel:  616 738 4810

Web Address:   http://miottawa.org/Parks/dunes.htm

25. Hackley & Hume Historic Site

4.8 ★★★★★ (323 reviews)

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Location: 484 W Webster Ave Muskegon MI

Tel:  231 722 0278

Web Address:   http://lakeshoremuseum.org/

24. Coopersville & Marne Railway

4.4 ★★★★☆ (331 reviews)

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Location: 306 Main Street Coopersville MI

Tel:  616 997 7000

Web Address:   https://mitrain.net/

23. Ross Park

4.5 ★★★★★ (335 reviews)

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Location: 82 Randall Road Norton Shores MI

Tel:  231 799 6802

Web Address:   https://nortonshoresparksandrecreation.com/parks/ross-park/

22. Skydive Grand Haven

4.9 ★★★★★ (354 reviews)

Location: 16448 Comstock Street Grand Haven MI

Tel:  616 350 8020

Web Address:   http://skydivegrandhaven.com/

21. Pottawattomie Park

4.6 ★★★★★ (403 reviews)

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Location: 15600 Comstock Street Grand Haven MI

Tel:  616 842 5988

Web Address:   http://ght.org/community/parks-recreation/

20. McGraft Park

4.5 ★★★★★ (436 reviews)

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Location: Glen Ave Muskegon MI

Tel:  231 755 3170

Web Address:   http://muskegon-mi.gov/departments/parks/mcgraft/

19. Grand Haven South Pierhead Outer Lighthouse

4.8 ★★★★★ (487 reviews)

Location: Grand Haven MI

Web Address:   https://visitgrandhaven.com/things/attractions/lighthouse-south-pier/

18. USS LST 393

4.8 ★★★★★ (555 reviews)

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Location: 560 Mart Street Muskegon MI

Tel:  231 730 1477

Web Address:   http://lst393.org/

17. Craig’s Cruisers

4.4 ★★★★☆ (579 reviews)

Location: 1551 E Pontaluna Road Norton Shores MI

Tel:  231 798 4936

Web Address:   http://craigscruisers.com/

16. Grand Haven Lighthouse Connector Park

4.7 ★★★★★ (738 reviews)

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Location: Grand Haven MI

15. Kruse Park

4.5 ★★★★★ (838 reviews)

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Location: 3205 W Sherman Blvd Muskegon MI

Tel:  231 724 4100

Web Address:   http://muskegon-mi.gov/departments/parks/kruse/

14. Lake Harbor Park

4.8 ★★★★★ (849 reviews)

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Location: 4635 Lake Harbor Road Norton Shores MI

Tel:  231 799 6802

Web Address:   https://nortonshoresparksandrecreation.com/parks/lake-harbor-park/

13. North Beach Park

4.7 ★★★★★ (936 reviews)

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Location: 18775 N Shore Dr Ferrysburg MI

Tel:  616 738 4810

Web Address:   http://miottawa.org/Parks/northbeach.htm#none

12. Hackley Park

4.7 ★★★★★ (982 reviews)

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Location: 350 W Webster Ave Muskegon MI

Web Address:   http://muskegon-mi.gov/departments/parks/hackley-park/

11. Rosy Mound Natural Area

4.8 ★★★★★ (1,016 reviews)

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Location: 13925 Lakeshore Ave Grand Haven MI

Tel:  616 738 4810

Web Address:   https://miottawa.org/Parks/rosymound.htm

10. Grand Haven Musical Fountain

4.7 ★★★★★ (1,193 reviews)

Location: Lynne Sherwood Waterfront Streetadium 1 N Harbor Dr Grand Haven MI

Tel:  616 935 3272

Web Address:   http://ghfountain.org/

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9. Muskegon Museum of History & Science of the Lakeshore Museum Center

4.7 ★★★★★ (59 reviews)

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Location: 430 W Clay Ave Muskegon MI

Tel:  231 722 0278

Web Address:   http://lakeshoremuseum.org/

8. Muskegon Museum of Art

4.7 ★★★★★ (447 reviews)

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Location: 296 W Webster Ave Muskegon MI

Tel:  231 720 2570

Web Address:   http://muskegonartmuseum.org/

7. Pomona Park

4.5 ★★★★★ (562 reviews)

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Location: Fruitport MI

Tel:  231 865 3577

Web Address:   http://villageoffruitport.com/

6. Grand Haven City Beach

4.7 ★★★★★ (1,247 reviews)

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Web Address:   http://visitgrandhaven.com/listing/grand-haven-city-beach/

5. USS SILVERSIDES Submarine Museum

4.7 ★★★★★ (1,438 reviews)

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Location: 1346 Bluff Street Muskegon MI

Tel:  231 755 1230

Web Address:   http://silversidesmuseum.org/

4. Muskegon State Park

4.8 ★★★★★ (2,560 reviews)

Location: 3560 Memorial Dr North Muskegon MI

Tel:  231 744 3480

Web Address:   http://michigandnr.com/parksandtrails/Details.aspx

3. P. J. Hoffmaster State Park

4.8 ★★★★★ (2,617 reviews)

Location: 6585 Lake Harbor Road Norton Shores MI

Tel:  231 798 3711

Web Address:   http://michigandnr.com/parksandtrails/Details.aspx

2. Grand Haven State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ (3,999 reviews)

Web Address:   http://michigan.gov/grandhaven

1. Pere Marquette Park

4.7 ★★★★★ (4,270 reviews)

Location: 3510 Channel Dr Muskegon MI

Tel:  231 724 4100

Web Address:   http://muskegon-mi.gov/departments/parks/pere-marquette/

Final Words:

Thank you for reading our list of the best things to do in Fruitport, Michigan! We hope it helped you plan the perfect itinerary for your next trip to this fantastic destination. Happy travels!

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